MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (September 2, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (82-57) face the Washington Nationals (67-74) at Nationals Park on Wednesday at 1:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Jackson Kent is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Braves are favored to win at -163, while the Nationals are at +135. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Braves (+102) have a 75-64 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-122) hold a record of 82-59.
- The Braves have a 62-68-9 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 68 have gone under and nine have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 73-62-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.2 (2nd).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (28th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .248 (ranking 9th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .249 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 193 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 176 (7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 617 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 696 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.61 (4th in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.66 (27th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1181 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 1098.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .255 against the Nationals this season (27th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .233 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 33-29-77 | 22-10-40 | 11-19-36 | 25-23-53 | 8-6-24 | 0-0-1 | 4-0-6 |
| Nationals | 38-29-74 | 22-10-40 | 16-19-34 | 12-4-18 | 26-25-56 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 59-49-31 | 40-19-13 | 19-30-17 | 51-29-21 | 8-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 5-3-2 |
| Nationals | 58-44-39 | 35-17-20 | 23-27-19 | 18-5-11 | 40-39-28 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 71-68 in Braves games this season. The Nationals have a 71-70 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Nationals recorded a 9-5 victory over the Braves at Nationals Park yesterday. Yohandy Morales was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. That result snapped the Braves' four-game winning streak against the Nationals.
